Order your free copy here!

Frank Calviño

TikTok Shop Gains Real Traction in Europe
TikTok Shop is no longer a speculative experiment in Europe. It is rapidly becoming a viable and scalable sales channel, particularly in key markets such as Germany. Recent data show...
April 6, 2026
What's Behind Temu's Rapid Rise in Europe?
By Vinny O'Brien - You know Temu, right? No, I'm not talking about buying gadgets or cheap kitchenware - I'm talking about the biggest retail education the West has received...
March 31, 2026
MercadoLibre’s $11 Billion Bet on Brazil E-Commerce Future
MercadoLibre has announced a $11 billion investment in Brazil for 2026, marking one of the largest single-year commitments in the history of Latin American eCommerce. The move represents a 50%...
March 31, 2026
MyDello Raises €3.1 Million in Funding to Accelerate Digital Freight Forwarding in Europe
The Estonian logistics startup MyDello has raised €3.1 million in funding, marking another step forward in the digital transformation of freight forwarding in Europe. The investment highlights growing investor interest...
March 30, 2026
AI Use Generates CO₂ Comparable to a Small Country
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the modern era. Yet, behind its innovation lies a growing environmental concern: its carbon footprint. Recent analyses suggest...
March 27, 2026
EU New Customs Authority: How the EU Is Reshaping E-commerce Imports
The EU New Customs Authority is set to transform how goods enter the European Union, responding directly to the explosive growth of cross-border e-commerce. With billions of low-value parcels flowing...
March 26, 2026
Airwallex European Expansion: A $1.1B Bet on the Future of Cross-Border Commerce in Europe
The Airwallex European expansion is one of the most significant fintech investment moves in recent years, signaling a major shift in how cross-border payments and e-commerce infrastructure will evolve across...
March 25, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON… Paweł Zakielarz: CEO of Global24 and Shopreturns
The UK Market for EU Sellers: When Returns Become the Real Cross-Border Challenge  CBM: From your perspective, how difficult is it today for EU sellers to start selling to the UK?  Paweł Zakielarz:  Interestingly, the entry barrier itself is no longer the biggest challenge....
March 24, 2026
Amazon’s €5B Investment in Poland: A Strategic Expansion Reshaping European E-commerce
Amazon has announced plans to invest €5 billion in Poland between 2026 and 2028, reinforcing its commitment to expanding logistics infrastructure in Europe. This move is not just another regional...
March 23, 2026
Outpost Raises €15M: A Major Bet on the Future of Cross-Border E-commerce
European e-commerce infrastructure continues to attract strong investor attention in 2026, particularly in areas solving cross-border complexity. One of the most notable recent deals is the €15 million Series A...
March 20, 2026
JD.com lands in Europe: a full-scale challenge to Amazon’s model
The European e-commerce landscape has entered a new phase. With the launch of its Joybuy platform, JD.com lands in Europe with a clear ambition: to replicate its highly efficient, logistics-driven...
March 19, 2026
Ultra-Fast Delivery Is Becoming the New Battleground in U.S. E-Commerce
The U.S. e-commerce market is entering a new phase where delivery speed is no longer a competitive advantage—it is a requirement. What began as a differentiator pioneered by Amazon has...
March 17, 2026
Dutch Startup Sparqle Raises €1.5M to Scale Emission-Free Delivery for E-commerce
Amsterdam-based startup Sparqle has secured €1.5 million in fresh funding to accelerate the development of its emission-free delivery infrastructure for modern e-commerce. The round includes backing from the European Union...
March 16, 2026
Iran War Impact on E-Commerce: How the Conflict Is Reshaping Global Online Trade
The impact of the Iran War on e-commerce is rapidly becoming one of the most significant economic ripple effects of the 2026 geopolitical crisis. What began as a military escalation...
March 13, 2026
EU E-Commerce Compliance Guide +Links
Selling online inside the European Union is not just about launching a store, adding payment methods, and shipping products. A brand that wants to operate legally in the EU must...
March 12, 2026
Temu Challenges Amazon for Cross-Border E-Commerce Dominance
Cross-border e-commerce has become one of the fastest-growing segments of global online retail. Consumers increasingly purchase products from sellers in other countries, attracted by wider product selection and competitive prices....
March 11, 2026
UK Startup Voxelo Raises €346K to Transform Product Videos into 3D Content for E-commerce
Manchester-based startup Voxelo has secured €346,000 (£300,000) in the first close of its pre-seed funding round, aiming to bring a faster and more accessible 3D and AI-powered product content studio...
March 9, 2026
APAC E-commerce Merchants Lose $72 Billion Every Year to Payment and Operational Inefficiencies
The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing e-commerce market in the world. From China and South Korea to the rapidly expanding digital economies of Southeast Asia, online retail continues to accelerate...
March 9, 2026
Back Market Surpasses €3.5 Billion GMV in 2025 as Recommerce Gains Momentum in Europe
The European recommerce sector has reached a new milestone, with the French marketplace Back Market reporting strong growth in 2025. The company achieved more than €3.5 billion in gross merchandise...
March 6, 2026
Refurbed reaches €3 billion GMV and accelerates expansion across Europe
The European recommerce sector continues to gain momentum as Refurbed, the Vienna-based marketplace for refurbished products, has surpassed €3 billion in cumulative gross merchandise volume (GMV) and announced a major...
March 4, 2026
The Global Economic Impact of a Potential Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important maritime chokepoints in the global economy. Located between Iran and Oman, this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with...
March 2, 2026
1 2 3 4 5 6 … 47
Top crossmenu

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close